Stephen Decatur girls lacrosse head coach Bob Musitano said he was nervous for the Seahawks' game against Kent Island in the MPSSAA 3A/2A east region semifinal Monday.

It was the classic trap game - Decatur was undefeated, and the Buccaneers had two talented players that were not in the lineup during the regular season game.

But the only uncomfortable feeling the Seahawks felt from the game was the hazy mist that drenched the players as Decatur scored the first nine on its way to a 17-6 win in Berlin.

"That's a tough team," Musitano said. "They didn't have two of their girls in our first meeting – some really good players, and I was afraid of them. The girls came out, they played tough and kept their focus. We came down a little bit, let up on defense but then they just shut them off."

Sophomore Claire Porter was covered in mud from ankle to shoulder but the end result was worth it, as the forward scored twice and dished out three assists.

The rest of the Seahawks' potent offense was honed in as senior Payton VanKirk netted four goals, her sister Lexie had three and three assists, Blair Yesko had three goals and six assists and Elle Bargar recorded a hat trick.

After getting out to a commanding 9-0 lead over the first half, Kent Island knocked in four straight to bring it within 9-4 with 20:55 remaining in the game.

But Bargar ended that streak with 17:53 remaining and the Seahawks cruised the rest of the way.

With the win, Decatur moves on to the east region final Wednesday against either La Plate or Calvert, who played at 5 p.m. Monday. The Seahawks will have to travel.

Musitano said he doesn't have any scouting on the team, but traditionally the competition isn't as demanding as right over the bridge in the Baltimore area.

"We're going in blind," Musitano said, but there was an air of confidence in his undefeated Seahawks.